Betula albosinensis

Betula albosinensis
Chinese red birch
Scientific classification
Kingdom:Plantae
Clade:Angiosperms
Clade:Eudicots
Clade:Rosids
Order:Fagales
Family:Betulaceae
Genus:Betula
Subgenus:Betula subg. Neurobetula
Species: B. albosinensis
Binomial name
Betula albosinensis

Betula albosinensis, the 'Chinese red birch), syn. B. bhojpattra var. sinensis, B. utilis var. sinensis, is a species of birch in the family Betulaceae, native to Western China. It is a deciduous tree growing to 25 metres (82 ft). A particular feature is the peeling brown bark (cream when newly exposed). In fact the Latin specific name albosinensis means "white, from China".[2] Brown catkins are produced in Spring.[3]

Betula albosinensis is grown as an ornamental tree for parks and large gardens, and numerous cultivars have been produced. The cultivars 'China Rose'[4] and 'Red Panda'[5] have gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.

References

  1. ↑ "Betula albosinensis". The Plant List. Retrieved 22 January 2018.
  2. ↑ Harrison, Lorraine (2012). RHS Latin for Gardeners. United Kingdom: Mitchell Beazley. ISBN 184533731X.
  3. ↑ RHS A-Z encyclopedia of garden plants. United Kingdom: Dorling Kindersley. 2008. p. 1136. ISBN 1405332964.
  4. ↑ "RHS Plantfinder - Betula albosinensis 'China Rose'". Royal Horticultural Society. Retrieved 22 January 2018.
  5. ↑ "RHS Plantfinder - Betula albosinensis 'Red Panda'". Royal Horticultural Society. Retrieved 21 January 2018.
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